Following My Dream

I started writing this blog after I made the decision to walk away from my career in corporate America. This was not a decision I made lightly: I had invested a great deal into that career.
But it was time to focus on my coaching practice. And I wanted to spend more time with my small children.
It was time to live my life more closely aligned with my values.
I started this blog to chronicle that transition. My hope is that something in here will resonate with something you’re dealing with, too.

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